We endorse these candidates for town boards:
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Jeff Grip for Select Board (2 Year Term)
• Offering extensive experience, Jeff Grip has chaired national not-for-profit boards and consulted to business leaders across the US for 25 years.
• Contributing as a member of Hampton's Planning Board and as Vice-chair of our Master Plan Implementation Committee, Grip has a deep understanding of our town’s possibilities.
• Helping our town become more vibrant and resilient, Grip will foster connection, collaboration, and innovation on Hampton’s Select Board.
• Leaving the world a better place for his five children and eleven grandchildren.
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Amy Hansen for Select Board (3 Year Term)
• Serving for the last 3 years on the Select Board, most recently as the Chair.
• Serving as Select Board Representative on the Planning Board.
• Serving on Board of Trustees for the Hampton Historical Society.
• Exploring opportunities for the Town to create revenue to offset taxes.
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Matthew Saunders for Zoning Board
• Working as a partner in his law firm for nearly 20 years, Matt listens well to the needs of individuals and small businesses.
• Offering experience in complex legal matters, Matt brings experience reviewing and interpreting rules and regulations.
• Serving on the Hampton Municipal Budget Committee for the past three years, Matt is dedicated to his community.
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Sharon Mullen for Planning Board
• Working as a onsultant in clean energy for 15 years, Sharon balances clients’ financial and environmental demands as a small business owner.
• Serving in multiple professional and municipal volunteer roles, Sharon is passionate about community service and representing residents’ views on Hampton’s future.
• Delivering leadership on elected and appointed boards, including 3 years on Hampton’s Planning Board, Sharon strives to develop consensus and provides vital institutional knowledge.
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Aleks Ring for Budget Committee (1 Year Term)
• Servingas an Internal Auditor for a large government contractor and as a member of the United States Army Reserves, Aleks brings a wealth of experience to her roles.
• Offering extensive expertise in forensic accounting, risk management, budgeting, and forecasting, Aleks’s diverse background spans both the private and public sectors, auditing government agencies and private organizations alike.
• Participating actively in various community programs, Aleks is deeply committed to educating her community about scams and fraud prevention.
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Fred Diana for Budget Committee (3 Year Term)
• Assuring all residents that every tax dollar spent is justified and answered for.
• Helping every resident to afford and continue to live and thrive in our Town of Hampton.
• Offering experience as Assistant Director of Social Services for Salt Lake County, Budget Director for the Mayor's Office in Salt Lake City, and Corporate Director of Labor Relations - Utah Power & Light Co.
• Lending his experience to keep costs down and help our town to keep moving ahead.
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Mary Saunders for Library Trustee
• Working as a School Librarian in the Hampton Public Schools since 2012.
• Offering extensive knowledge of library services and advocacy for all types of libraries.
• Serving as a substitute and alternate Library Trustee since June 2024.
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Paul Higgins for Library Trustee
• Working as an Energy Consultant for 25 years, Paul, a small business owner and father of two, started his career as a bookseller.
• Bringing business management experience, Paul will bring this perspective to ensuring our library remains a vibrant hub for learning, creativity, and connection.
• Promoting access to knowledge in an inclusive environment that supports lifelong learning and fosters a love for reading in our community.
We endorse these candidates for school boards:
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Sarah Elliott for Hampton School Board
• Working as a writer and marketing professional for over 10 years, Sarah brings strong communication skills and strategic expertise.
• Offering leadership experience from two terms on the SAU 90 PTA Board and her current Friends of Winnacunnet and ERG board roles.
• Participating in numerous community and school-based initiatives as a volunteer, Sarah is passionate about public education and will fight to protect our schools and property taxes from vouchers while strengthening communication and promoting transparency.
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Candice O'Neil for Hampton School Board
• Offering prior experience as a NH State Representative, Candice’s term in the NH House provides important knowledge of how state legislation impacts local education.
• Participating in multiple community volunteer roles, serving on the NH Child Care Advisory Council and the Hampton Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee, as well as a past Board Member of the Acorn School and past SAU90 PTA Vice-President.
• Providing a parent’s perspective as a mom of three Hampton students in grades 1, 3, and 6.